Education Abroad & Exchange - Limerick

University of Limerick

At-A-Glance
Eligibility / Requirements	3.0 GPA + Juniors / Seniors Only
Open to Non-UMA?	MA Public Students
Fall, Year	Dec 15 - Mar 1
Spring	October 10
Classes Taught In	English
Abroad Advisor	JoAnn Bernhard
Documents	N/A

Overview

The University of Limerick is located on beautifully landscaped grounds on the banks of the River Shannon to the east of the ancient city of Limerick. The university was founded as a technical college in 1972 and became a full university in 1989. The campus is the academic center of a 500-acred international technological park with business, research and educational organizations. Students at Limerick have access to the extensive information systems and facilities of the campus, including the library, student center, and the modern athletic complex.

The city of Limerick lies on the River Shannon and is the largest city on the west coast of Ireland. It is enjoying a revival of building and development of a vibrant commercial and cultural scene. Remains of castles, fortresses and city walls provide a reminder of the Viking and Norman rulers of Limerick's past. The city is near Shannon airport, which is a hub for travel to other Irish and European destinations.

Eligibility

Students must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and should be entering their junior or senior year to apply. Open to Umass and Five College students, and students enrolled in other public higher education institutions of Massachusetts (MaCIE).

Curriculum

The university has structured all courses as semester-long modules, and the academic calendar conforms most closely to its U.S. counterparts. Courses are available in the faculties of Business, Education, Engineering, Humanities, Informatics and Electronics, and Science. Limerick has also gathered a host of Irish scholars to disseminate a broad-based knowledge of Irish history, literature, arts, culture, politics and Irish language. This program offers a unique opportunity to study Gaelic at an intensive beginner's level. Field trips to local cultural sites are included.

Housing

For international students is provided in Limerick's newly constructed Residential Villages—units of private rooms and shared kitchen facilities.